Rock Island County Public Works & Facilities Committee met Sept. 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
Pursuant to the Illinois Gubernatorial COVID-19 Executive Order No. 5, the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120, requiring or relating to in-person attendance by members of a public body are suspended, specifically requirements 5 ILCS 120-2.02 that “members of a public body must be physically present” is suspended and the conditions in 5 ILCS 120/7 that limit when remote participation is permitted is suspended.
Chairman L. Burns called the meeting to order at 8:31 AM.
Roll call was taken: Members Present: Chairman L. Burns, L. Sargent, B. Reagan, E. Sowards, E. Langdon, D. Adams, R. Morthland, B. Westpfahl
Members Absent: None
Chairman Burns made three calls for public comment. There were no requests for public comment
Approval of the minutes from the August 2020 meeting by D. Adams Seconded by E. Langdon
Reports to the Committee
Zoning director G. Thorpe reported 101 total receipts for total of $22,546.00. Total net revenue at $19,745.20. Estimated total value of all work related to building projects for the month of August came in at $1,742,005.00
For comparison, August 2019 saw 108 permits $20,342.20 in revenue for estimated valuation of $1,717,601.75. Behind in activity but ahead in fees and budgeted revenue. One housing start with average price per square foot at $129.74. He also reported one new residence in Coe Township. ZBA appeals meeting was also held.
Motion for previous roll call D. Adams
Seconded E. Sowards
Motion carried
GIS Director J. Boudi reported that as part of the federally mandated Next Generation 911 implementations, the ISP have required trainings for updating the state portals. He stated the office is finalizing the 3M and Vibrant Credit Union Enterprise zone expansion applications. Continued work is being done for verifying and updating data for the Census. He reported $18,941 in recorder fee revenue for the month of August.
R. Morthland is present.
Motion to approve by B. Westpfahl. Seconded E. Langdon
E. Sowards, R. Morthland, D. Addams, L. Sargent. E. Langdon B. Westpfahl
Motion carried.
J. Massa reported on routine maintenance has been completed Construction on Knoxville Road. The department is in the process of hiring two truck drivers.
Motion to approve by D. Adams. Seconded R. Morthland.
Motion for pervious roll call E. Langdon Seconded B. Westpfahl
Motion carried
County Administration expecting the transfer of Hope Creek to happen on September 30th. He reported that the budget committee has been 3.4 million. The committee has asked to work with department heads for possible layoffs for the September 24th meeting.
Motion to approve. R. Morthland Seconded D.Adams
Motion for previous roll call E. Sowards, B. Westpfahl
Consideration of Amendment to transfer County Sewer to Moline
Ms. Swett stated that in the packet there is an amendment put together by the civil division and the City Attorney for Moline. Several parties entered into an agreement when there was an active nursing home. There was a subsequent IGA with the city of Moline when the water tower was sold. The EPA regulations have become more stringent and Moline has been working to accommodate those. If the County sewer ordinance which she stated could have larger consequences. Currently, the county does not have any sewer customers. This IGA would give the use cap to the City of Moline to manage on the County’s behalf.
Mr. Westpfahl asked if this was the Oak Glenn Home Property and if the sewer was separate
Motion to approve D. Adams, Seconded B. Westpfahl
Motion for previous roll call by B. Westpfahl, seconded R. Morthland
Motion carried.
Consider ZBA cases as follows:
a. RZ 2106 Pierce Lohman
No objectors present; Board’s recommendation was to grant.
D. Adams Seconded E. Langdon
Motion for previous roll call E. Langdon, R. Morthland
Motion carried
b. SU -20-209 R. Morthland
No objectors present; Board’s recommendation was to grant.
Member R. Morthland abstained from voting
Motion to approve D. Adams
E.Sowards D.Adams , L.Sargent , E.Langdon B. Westpfah; -- yes
Motion carried with one abstention
Motion to adjourn by member B. Westpfahl
Seconded member D. Adams
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